Sex Offender Registration Act
WNCC is committed to creating a community free from violence and fear. To assist in
this effort, the following information is made available to the campus community.
Nebraska State Statute, §29-4002 declares that sex offenders present a high risk to
commit repeat offenses and that efforts of law enforcement agencies to protect the
communities, conduct investigations and quickly apprehend sex offenders are
impaired by the lack of available information about individuals who plead guilty to or
are found guilty of sex offenses and who live in their jurisdiction. Because of that, the
Legislature determined that state policy should assist efforts of local law enforcement
agencies to protect their communities by requiring sex offenders to register with
local law enforcement agencies. As provided by the Sex Offender Registration Act.
This information may be accessed at the website of the Nebraska State Patrol at
nsp.state.ne.us
.
At this website you are given the opportunity to search by last name, first name,
city, county, or zip code. This information is to be used to provide public notice and
information about a registrant so a community can develop and construct a plan to
prepare themselves and their families.
Sex offender registry information will not be used to retaliate against the registrants,
their families, or their employers in any way. Vandalism and verbal or written threats of
harm are illegal and may result in arrest and prosecution.
Sexual Harassment
WNCC students have the right to be free from sexual harassment by other students,
instructors, and other College employees. Sexual harassment is a form of sex
discrimination. Both males and females can be victimized. It is illegal and is not
condoned by WNCC and its employees.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination
based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal
financial assistance. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a
form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
Western Nebraska Community College is committed to providing an environment free
from discrimination based on sex and provides resources and services to assist students,
faculty, and staff in addressing issues involving sex discrimination, including sexual
violence. (See also the WNCC Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaint
Operating Procedures in the Board Policy Manual at
wncc.edu/about-wncc/board-
governors
; and the Student Code of Conduct under Section VI. Sexual Misconduct
Policy and Procedures.)
The Office of Human Resources is WNCC’s designated Title IX coordinating office.
The Title IX Coordinator for Western Nebraska Community College is:
David E. Groshans M.P.A., S.P.H.R.
Vice President of Human Resources
1601 East 27
th
Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
p
308.635.6105
Smoking
It is the primary goal of the College to promote a safe and healthy environment for
students, faculty, staff and visitors on property owned and operated by College. The
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